Modi in Netherlands and political turmoil in Calcutta

Published on May 17, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his five-nation European tour in the Netherlands, highlighting that the country is India's largest export destination in the region. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, Kolkata police have initiated criminal proceedings against Abhishek Banerjee, a Trinamool Congress leader, over alleged incendiary comments against Home Minister Amit Shah.

Modi in the Netherlands and political turmoil in Kolkata, scene split into two halves. Left: Indian prime minister in dark blue suit shaking hands next to a Dutch windmill, background of tulips and a digital export map with glowing trade routes, photorealistic cinematic style, golden sunset lighting. Right: Kolkata police in khaki uniform in front of a red police station, opening a digital file on a tablet, while Abhishek Banerjee gestures on a street podium, blurred crowd in the background, waving banners, technical documentary style, grainy texture and high contrast, simultaneously showing legal process and political tension.

Netherlands as a Key Technology Partner for India 🌷

Modi's visit aims to strengthen cooperation in sectors such as semiconductors, renewable energy, and water management. The Netherlands, with its advanced infrastructure in port logistics and agricultural technology, offers India development models applicable to its own supply chains. The agenda includes agreements to boost chip manufacturing and the energy transition, two areas where bilateral collaboration can yield concrete results.

Banerjee: From Oratory to the Courtroom ⚖️

Abhishek Banerjee learned that in politics, words fly faster than Indian trains. His comments about Amit Shah led him straight to criminal proceedings, proving that if you're going to throw darts, make sure they don't have your name on them. While Modi seeks investments among tulips, Banerjee faces a bouquet of legal troubles.